South Broadway over Southern Railroad
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47SR0330043
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,358
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Broadway over Southern Railroad is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Broadway over Southern Railroad in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 28,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,209 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Broadway over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Broadway over Southern Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does South Broadway over Southern Railroad carry?
About 28,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Broadway over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns South Broadway over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.